Chapter 3 Flashcards
what are the 7 diatomic elements?
H2
N2
F2
O2
I2
Cl2
Br2
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or
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An ionic compound is always a combination of:
metal cation + nonmetal anion
[in a crystal lattice]
Covalent compounds are a combination of:
2+ non-metals
Ex) H2O
Identify the rule for naming ionic compounds
name of metal cation
+ non-metal anion ending with “-ide”
LiBr is what kind of compound?
Identify the full name
ionic
Lithium Bromide
What charge does calcium form?
+2
NaCl is
Sodium chloride
CaCl2 is:
calcium chloride
ionic compounds are always net __________
neutral
AlF3 is:
aluminum fluoride
CuCl is:
Copper (I) Chloride
CuCl2 is:
Copper (II) Chloride
Nomenclature rule for transition metals:
name of metal cation
add roman numeral for metal charge
+ non-metal anion ending with “-ide”
Au2O3 is:
Gold (III) Oxide
Ionic compounds are stable and do not melt until:
temperature reach thousands of degrees (C)